Lynn Petrak

Senior Editor

Author Profile

Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience. Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy Field, Farm to Plate, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands. Lynn held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations. She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

9/13/2023
Popular Decongestants Deemed Ineffective
Following FDA panel findings, it remains to be seen if products containing phenylephrine will be pulled

Lynn Petrak
9/13/2023
How Toshiba Aims to Curb Grocery Shrink
Tech provider to unveil new security solution at Groceryshop

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2023
DiMere Names New President of DMB Packing
Jeff Dolan to lead California-based fresh tomato business

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2023
Budget-Conscious Consumers Still Cooking at Home
Attest research shows that nearly 60% of shoppers have trouble affording food

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2023
Food Inflation Proves Sticky, Again
CPI for food at home ticks up 0.2% in August

Lynn Petrak
9/12/2023
ALDI’s Latest Merch Influenced By ‘Gorpcore’ Style Trend
Retailer unveils new line of gear for fall

Lynn Petrak
9/11/2023
Zevia Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Beverage company taps Kirsten Suarez to lead function during brand refresh

Lynn Petrak
9/11/2023
Harris Teeter President Gets Candid on Company Culture at Grocery Impact
Tammy DeBoer to kick off November event sharing insights on how culture is the foundation of success

Lynn Petrak
9/10/2023
Giant Food Streamlines E-Comm Fulfillment Ops
Grocer consolidates 3 sites into 1, as new Manassas facility handles local orders

Lynn Petrak
9/10/2023
J.M. Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands
$5.6B deal between legacy companies shakes up snack category

Lynn Petrak